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Texas Lawmakers Form Bipartisan Interfaith Caucus
State Reps. Suleman Lalani and Christian Manuel lead new group to combat religious discrimination
Mar. 14, 2026 at 8:24pm
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In Texas, State Representatives Suleman Lalani and Christian Manuel have announced the formation of a new bipartisan caucus focused on promoting cooperation among lawmakers of different faiths and addressing concerns about rising religious discrimination in the state. The Texas Interfaith Legislators Caucus aims to bring together lawmakers from both major political parties to foster unity and ensure Texans of all religious backgrounds feel safe and represented.
Why it matters
The creation of this interfaith caucus comes amid growing concerns about Islamophobia and other forms of religious intolerance in Texas. By uniting lawmakers across party lines around shared values, the caucus hopes to take concrete steps to combat discrimination and promote greater understanding between faith communities.
The details
The caucus was officially launched during an interfaith press conference where Lalani, who will serve as chair, and Manuel, the co-chair, spoke out against religious hatred and called for greater unity. Lalani said the goal is to address the 'need of the time' and find common ground, emphasizing that 'we have so much more in common than what divides us'.
- The interfaith press conference to announce the caucus was held on March 14, 2026.
The players
Suleman Lalani
A Texas state representative who will serve as chair of the newly formed Texas Interfaith Legislators Caucus.
Christian Manuel
A Texas state representative who will serve as co-chair of the newly formed Texas Interfaith Legislators Caucus.
What they’re saying
“Today, we held an interfaith press conference to confront Islamophobia in Texas and make clear that hate has no place in our state.”
— Suleman Lalani, State Representative (12newsnow.com)
“This caucus was formed not out of reaction, but out of the need of the time. We have so much more in common than what divides us.”
— Suleman Lalani, State Representative (12newsnow.com)
What’s next
The Texas Interfaith Legislators Caucus will begin holding regular meetings to discuss ways to promote religious unity and combat discrimination in the state.
The takeaway
The formation of this bipartisan interfaith caucus in Texas represents a significant step forward in addressing growing concerns about religious intolerance and discrimination. By bringing together lawmakers from across the political spectrum, the caucus aims to find common ground and take concrete actions to ensure all Texans feel safe and represented regardless of their faith.
